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Carlos's spinal decompression surgery can't wait - please help us cover the bill

After a deviated septum causing chronic infections, Carlos was cleared for spinal decompression surgery, but the bill is more than we can manage.

🇧🇷 63044-439, Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil1,042 views
Carlos Bruno Miranda
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Juazeiro do Norte
In August I was diagnosed with a deviated septum causing chronic infections. My surgeon at Juazeiro do Norte Regional Medical Center recommended spinal decompression surgery, and I have been placed on the schedule for November. The hospital's financial office gave me a written estimate of $2,400, and after what the public health scheme will pay, I'm still $1,200 short. Doctors at Juazeiro do Norte Regional Medical Center told me a deviated septum causing chronic infections will get worse without spinal decompression surgery. I work as a school bus driver, and I have saved what I can, but the estimate of $2,400 is far beyond what I've. Until the surgery I can't work full days, and my hours as a school bus driver have already been cut. Every week of waiting means more pain and a bigger risk. Rehabilitation is expected to take about 3 weeks. I'll not be able to drive during that time, so this has become a financial emergency as well as a medical one. The money goes straight to the treatment bills, and I'll share the invoices as they're paid so you can see exactly what your gift did. Where the $1,200 goes: • Surgeon and anesthesia fees: $670 • Travel and lodging for the family: $135 • Pre-operative tests and imaging: $90 • Physiotherapy sessions: $180 • Post-operative medication: $125 Glad we found this place. - Carlos
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Hospital invoice
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Updates from Carlos

  1. Update from Juazeiro do Norte: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Carlos

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  • Heru Dedi Siahaan

    Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't give up. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte.

    • Delphine Mercier

      so sorry you're going through this, Carlos. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless

      • Nana Solomon Armah

        Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 10 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte.

        • Brenda S. Ramirez

          thinking of you and your family. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Beersheba.

          • Nafula Tabitha Nakamya

            Take care, Carlos. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Toronto.

            • Noah W. Montgomery

              Hope it all works out, Carlos. Shared it with a few friends!

              • Paul Anthony Arnaud

                Thinking of you and your family, Carlos. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

                • Elsa Intan Kurniawan

                  Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Juazeiro do Norte

                  • Emily Campos

                    Thinking of you and your family, Carlos. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

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